Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

August 3, 2021 Hello RA parents and guardians: We hope you are enjoying the start of your summer! We are very excited about the possibilities the next school year will bring. Last week, a hard copy was mailed to families that included the student’s grade level and the name of their classroom teacher. If you did not receive the letter please contact the school for this information. We expect all families to attend one of the back to school orientations to ensure we have open lines of communication and start the year on the same page. If you have a child who is in kindergarten and also a child(ren) returning to RA, please choose whichever session works best for you. All parents/guardians must attend one orientation. Orientation Dates and Times: ● New to RA and Kindergarten Family Orientation: Wednesday, August 18 from 4-5pm ● Returning to RA Family Orientation: Thursday, August 19 from 4-5pm or 5:45-6:45pm If you are unable to attend or have any questions you can reach the front office at 585-225-4200. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in August! Sincerely, Cait Loury, Ed.D. Kristin Loftus Building Principal Assistant Principal

Every Thursday in August, Kids Get into GCV&M FOR FREE! Thursdays in August are Kids Free Days at Genesee Country Village & Museum! All kids 12 and under will get all of the fascinating fun for free. From exploring the Historic Village, to visiting the farm animals, to seeing neat demonstrations by costumed interpreters, to historic games on the Village Square, there’s no end to the opportunities – especially when admission is free! Explore the Nature Center trails, see the Nature’s Chain: The Land and Our Place In It exhibit in the Wehle Gallery, have lunch in the Depot Restaurant, and on the way out, shop for gifts, toys, and more in Flint Hill Store! Mark your calendar for this month’s Kids Free Days: Thursday, August 5, 12, 19, and 26! Kids Free Days at GCV&M are sponsored by ESL Charitable Foundation. Click on the link below to view in your browser all the great stuff happening at GCVM. https://www.gcv.org/events/kids-free-days/ https://mailchi.mp/kidsoutandabout/roc-gcvm-august-2021?e=026856f82c

Hello RA Families: Enroll in Cooking Matters with Metro Council for Teen Potential today! Families must have a 10 to 13 year old in the household and live in the City of Rochester. Classes will convene August Wednesdays 4:30 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. See flyer attached. Also, there is a registration link also on the flyer (please do this today --> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-isqTIjHtDVU1vEL5EgdLs3cyrZI_Dr Jennifer Quick (She/Her/Hers) Program Director Department: Metro Council for Teen Potential (MCTP) Baden Street Settlement of Rochester Inc. 152 Baden St. Rochester, NY 14605 (Mailing) 431 Jay St. Rochester, NY 14611 (Program Office) 585.445.6771

A letter from Dr. Cozine

Anywhere Games That Only Require Your Kids' Brains ​Hi RA Families! Wouldn't you like some handy games that require nothing? Nothing from the store, nothing from the house? Check out the three articles linked​ to cool games and resources​ in the email below – and the fourth in PostScript! - for activities that require (mostly) nothing but an active brain! It's not quite true that your kids don't anything to play these games. They do need: their brains. And for some of them, they might need a pencil or a coin or something. But for the most part, these games will give kids the opportunity to have old-school fun while also boosting their brainpower! So keep these games on hand to fill in those spare moments or when you just need something to pass the time. 26 Memory games 15 Brain games 20 Waiting games That should get everyone through the summer! Happy playing, Renaissance Academy P.S. For need-nothing games that get kids moving outside try these 10 tag games that will tire them out!

Come spend the summer outside with WXXI Kids and Monroe County Library System! Our first Pop Up in a Park event is next Wednesday, June 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Highland Park. Hope to see you there! To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/WXXIParkPopUps

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Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 between 12-5pm held at Koadak Park-28 at 200 W.Ridge Road in the gymnasium & at Marketplace Mall at Store #401 One Miracle Mile Drive

Renaissance Academy Uniform Drive 2021: Do you have any RA uniforms that your child has outgrown? Please consider donating them to Renaissance Academy’s Uniform Drive. We are also looking for khaki and black pants or skirts. You may drop off your gently used uniforms during school hours or have your child bring the uniforms to school. A designated uniform bin will be made available in the lobby area near the main office. The Uniform Drive will run from June 17 - June 24. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Mrs. Felton, Family Services Coordinator (FSC) at 225-4200 x209 or email me, felton@renacad.org. Thank you RA families in advance for your generosity!

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Youth and Family Day free event! Join us for a full fun day of hands-on activities with Cornell Cooperative Extension's 4-H Program from 1PM-5PM on Sunday, June 13th at 828 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14605 Whether you have wanted to meet the Monroe County Dairy Princesses and a baby calf, or you want to make bracelets and seed balls this event is perfect for you! What will be offered at this event: Dairy Farming in a Glove Guinea Pigs to Meet Honeybee craft Prize Wheel and 4-H Information and MORE!

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